Differentiating Persistent and Recurrent Dysphagia After Surgery for Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction with Zenker Diverticulum: Insights from the POuCH Study
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Differentiating Persistent and Recurrent Dysphagia After Surgery for Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction with Zenker Diverticulum: Insights from the POuCH Study

The POuCH study clarifies outcomes of surgery for cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction (CPMD) with Zenker diverticulum, distinguishing persistent from recurrent dysphagia via patient-reported EAT-10 scores, aiding clinical management of postoperative swallowing difficulties.
Advancing Vascular Reconstruction in Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Deep Left Hilar Pedicle Isolation with In Situ Umbilical Portion Dissection
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Advancing Vascular Reconstruction in Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Deep Left Hilar Pedicle Isolation with In Situ Umbilical Portion Dissection

This article reviews a novel surgical technique for adult living donor liver transplantation that enhances vascular reconstruction, significantly reduces hepatic arterial thrombosis, and utilizes the umbilical portion as an autologous graft for venous repair.
Morphology-Based Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis: Findings from a Europe-Wide Study and the Case for Unified, Next-Generation Guidelines
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Morphology-Based Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis: Findings from a Europe-Wide Study and the Case for Unified, Next-Generation Guidelines

A Europe-wide prospective study shows wide variation in morphology-based surgery for chronic pancreatitis and no clear outcome advantage from current guideline concordance — underscoring the need for unified, clearer recommendations on resections, parenchyma-preserving operations, and small-duct disease.